Staff scientist

Umeå, Västerbotten
Permanent
Heltid

21 dagar sedan

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture. The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here. Are you interested in learning more? Read about Umeå university as a workplaceHumlab is a work unit and research infrastructure with around twenty employees at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Humlab’s mission is to initiate, inspire, and develop the interaction between the humanities, culture and information technology. Humlab’s premises are located in two buildings on campus: one in the Humanities building and another in the Social Science Building located below the University Library, where Humlab's laboratory environment is also situated. In this creative and interdisciplinary environment, lectures, workshops and other events are offered to researchers, students, and the general public.Job Description:
The primary tasks involve working within the visualization infrastructure InfraVis, as well as other infrastructures at Humlab, alongside Humlabs general operations.This includes:

Node Coordinator (approx. 20% from 2025 onward) within the national infrastructure InfraVis. This role entails leading the work at Umeå University's local InfraVis node (Humlab) and coordinating and co-organising activities with other nodes at other universities.
InfraVis Application Expert (IAE) (60% during 2025, 55% during 2026 and estimated between 20–40% from 2027), with a focus on providing expert support and developing solutions for research projects that require expertise primarily in GIS and network analysis.
Contributing to Humlab's regular program activities, which may involve developing and conducting short courses, participating in various events and arrangements, supporting teachers and researchers at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities regarding GIS and/or network analysis.
Working within Humlab’s other infrastructures (e.g. HumInfra).
Work may also include teaching to a lesser extent, teaching planning and development, supervision, and supporting research project applications.

Tasks may change over time.Qualifications required:
To be eligible for appointment as staff scientist, candidates must have:

A PhD in a relevant field for data visualization, GIS, and network analysis, such as geographic information science, geography, geoinformatics, cartography or geosciences.
Several years of theoretical and practical experience in working with GIS.
Expertise in network analysis and associated tools.
Strong collaboration and initiative skills.

Other desirable qualifications:

Experience of coordinating group work, which is valuable for the Node Coordinator role within InfraVis.
Experience working in digital humanities, aiding the understanding of user groups' needs and research questions.
Practical experience with GIS tools ArcGIS or QGIS.
Experience working with GIS-related research data, including data collection and processing.
Ability to develop “ready-to-use” solutions and user interfaces within GIS (e.g., ArcGIS Online) for visualizing research data.

Application:
The application shall include:
1. A cover letter (1–2 pages) with motivations to your interest in the position, detailing your qualifications, and describing their relevance to the job.2. A CV (Curriculum Vitae).3. Relevant degrees and certifications supporting the information stated in the CV.Applications must be submitted via e-recruiting system Varbi no later than September 12, 2025. Documents must be written in Swedish or English. A probationary period may apply.Other information:
For more details about the position, contact:
Karin Danielsson, Director, Humlab, Phone: +46 (0)90-786 65 86, E-mail: karin.danielsson@umu.se
Questions regarding the recruitment process are answered by:
Anneli Taflin, HR-coordinator, Humlab, Phone: + 46 (0)90-786 89 31, E-mail: anneli.taflin@umu.seFor more information, visit:

Humlab:
InfraVis:

Welcome with your application!Umeå University strives to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment. We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. Anställningsform: tillsvidareanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 % | Ort: Umeå | Län: Västerbottens län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: AN 2.2.1-764-25 | Kontakt: Karin Danielsson +46(0)90-7866586,karin.danielsson@umu.se, Karin Danielsson 090-7866586,karin.danielsson@umu.se, Anneli Taflin +46(0)90-7868931,anneli.taflin@umu.se, Anneli Taflin 0907868931,anneli.taflin@umu.se, | Facklig företrädare: SACO 090-7865365, SACO 090-7865365, SEKO 090-7865296, SEKO 090-7865296, ST 090-7865431, ST 090-7865431, | Publicerat: 2025-08-12 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-09-12

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